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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
A Squib from London Punch.

The London Punch, in IA squib modelled
on The Battle of Dorkiug," suggests
that English secrets Of naval coustruc-
ton are not particularly valuable COM
moditrs after all. Il concludes rs fol-
lows The sea Was covered with vessels
Surrounded by an almost countless host,
the only British ironclad the Ethelred the
Unreadyi in commission proudly crested
the waves.
'Why, what IS this.' exclaimed the
English commander, gazing at the enemy
through his telescope Those ships!
Why, every one of them is constructed on
plan supplied from Whitehall And
those guns! They, too have been treach-
erously transferred 10 the eNultant foer'
AT this moment there was a loud explO-
sion. Then the sea was deluged with
smoke When it cleared away only II. NJ.
: Ethelred the Uuresdy was left-the
foreign feet had entirely vanished.
Dear me"' observed the English COM
mander, this is very strange, The guns
burst at the first discharge. The ironclads,
constructed on plans treacherously trans
ferrei, foundered before they conld get
into action, cannot understand it!
What does il mean,'
Inc question was answered by oauly
wounded man, who, blown up an incalcul-
able height by the explosion, hal at length
descended from the clouds on TO the
British deck
1t means" cried this poor wretch with
difficulty. that Pilfering Peter, appropri-
stely called the Patriot has saved his
country. | foresaw this result. 1t was
for this supplied''-
He tried 10 speak, raised his eyes To the
Union Jack, attempted To comprehend the
construction of a new torpedo. and sank
back. The last of the naval dragons
WAS past serving his native land any fur
Iher-ENchange
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
James 4. Murdoch.

On Thursday. May 18th. the great actoI
and elocuti"nist Mr.. James f. Murdoch
will appear at Blacks. On the occasion OF
the celebration of his 13rd birthday in
Cleveland, the Lender. Of that city, said:
Tonight at the Academy of the Pine
Arts Mr.. James T.. Murdoch will give one
Of those ilumitable readings which have
placed him on the same plane with Fanny
kemble in the elocutionary history Of our
time. The twin spheres Of acting and elo-
cution have been by no other American
more eloquently Illustrated than by
him He is also endeared 10 Americans for
his patriotic services freely given during the
civil war in aid Of all sorts of charities
arising from the wars results. Mr.. Muir
doch's seyenty-third birthday is 10 be COM
memorated tonight on the occasion of these
readings by the committee which has them
in charge. If all of his auditors tonight
who survive to this ripe age can reach il
with like untarniShed and honored record
il will he well for them and the country.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

A New York dealer IN rare books re.
Gently said to q reporter: Europe is my
bargain counter. Without it / should
have 10 90 out of the trade Without the
extravaganza and growing poverty oi
French society / should carry much
lighter stock than do. Society abroad is
growing poorer and poorer, and its treas
ures are the first prizes Of necessity They
can be sold abroad AT quite A. good prices
As they bring here But 10 sell them there
means to admit the necessity uf selling
them, and 10 incur the most fatal suspi-
cion social pretenses can DE subjected 10.
For instance, when | was in Europe last
summer, | was sent for 10 examine 4 Ger
tain private collection. IL had been gath
cred with lavish hands. and heaped upon
their book shelve, and hung upon their
walls. They sold books and paintings.
and some Of their rareSt jewels are now
the property of American bibliuphileS and
collectors. II would have been social ruin
10 them TO permit their ancestral treasures
TO drift into the hands Of the Paris col
lectors, who would readily have iiscov-
cred their origin. In far away America
however. they are safe from suspicion. -
New York Journalist.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
THE STORY OF A WRECK.
Death of the Talented Paul Fevsl-Brsal
Down of a brilliant Brain.


While scientific men have been register
ing the perturbation OF the earth, literary
people have been Interested in the analy
Bis OF the wreck of a brain, that of the
talented and - long laborious Paul Feval,
who died the other day in the hospital of
the Brethren of Saint Jean de Dieu, where
80 many other noble spirits have gore 10
Law their hcs'N garments down. One
writer appears even 10 have taken mel
ancholy pleasure in analyZing the last
dread experiments To which NJ Feval, at
the bidding of his physician, had subjected
himself in the hope of recovering the writ
ing and thinking power which was COM
pletely fading away from him. Poor
Paul Feval, II seems but yesterday. yet
il is Just twenty years since he wrote that
sparkling sentence:
"The pulse of Paris beats 100 to the min
ute. watch in land; yet we Parsans live
20 years.
He lived twice as fast rs many of his
literary contemporaries. and ten times as
fast a. the old man who lived under a
tree near Verona; hut his brain, like that
Of SO many other Parsians, could not
stand the strain which it at one period
liked and reveled in. First came the
MILK f~ vi "pi NJ lbNfl~.
essays and polemical articles. Then came
the disgust with the world, the retirement
into deep Seclusion. There was time
when the author found consolation in the
practices of q religious order; and by and
by the complete breakdown arrived
Nothing can he more melancholy to any
one familiar with the history of literary
careers than the perusal of the last pages
4. NJ rIn,. -
spur on his wornout imagination. The
pen literally fell from his fingers. and he
would record this fact sometimes point
ing out Ia his doctor the record of such a
sad and significant action as the only
achievement of the day.
\ littl, while before his death the emi
nent romancer managed to pen these pa
thetiC lines:
But where has my mind gones Are
there not still some remains Of il some
where How shall set al work 10 disir-
ter this miserable surplus' Am | de-
cidedly sentenced TO eternal silence, Ny
hand will no longer write; that which
strive to overcome is all the more terrible
because | am really conquered for good,
and that each day give up the struggle
beaten and by no means satisfied Ii il
always the same old story, and feel that
l shall not come ont Of the struggle alive"
The creative faculty, which had served to
amuse two generations, diving within the
author. caused him a slow agony, which
nothing could soften or subdue. Sad is
the lot of those who amuse others in order
10 gain a livelihood. This recalls the
tragical little tale Of the sad man who
came one evening 10 see u celebrated Lon
don physician, saying:
Sir, ! AIN dying of the most horrible
melancholy"
Go and see Liston," WAS the reply
l.iston being the popular comedian Of the
day.
Sir, | am I.istonr' was the response,
in heart broken, aud almost heart break
ing tones. Paris Cor, Philsdelphis Times.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
LOCAL 6REWTieS.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Connahle have re
turned from their wedding trip.
Mr.. Thos. Cross, and old 44th hoy. nov
of Topeka. kss., Is in the city for few
days.
Captain VIM. ). Wilson arrived h"m
this morning after prolonged trip through
| the west
Mr.. ". 4. Hays had iinger-nail ton
cut bodily while working at the 81. John
shop yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Hutchinson, of Springfield
was the guest of Nenia friends over Sab
bath.-Nenia Gd-afC
Stencil BaroSSa. arrested for ohtainin!
goods under false preienses. WAS dismisse,
BY Judge Young yesterday.
Mr.. W. II. +. Fisher, of the Hoppe,
Manufacturing company. went Ia Indianap
oils this morning on business.
Dr. J. W. Thatcher. of Mt Gilead, i.
spending few days with his sisters. Mrs
Elwo"d Reeves and Mrs. Alfred ". Crosby
Charles Minehart drunk and diSorderly
Joe Hayes, using profane language, and
Kate kutroft, drunk and disorderly. wert
arrested yesterday and last night
A Champaign county farmer reports Il
an assessor that he owns seyenty-tive hen.
which annually lay l.O0G. 900 dozen eggs.
When that fellow does lie he lies for al
that's out
Hon. John i. Martin. of Nrnia, eS mem,
ber of the board of public works OF Ohio,
WAS in the city yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Martin is one Of the most ent-rpriSing men
that walks.
Mr.. b. +. Porter. formerly clerk in the
shoe store of c. W. Lynch. and who has
been in Lawrencehurg. Ind. for some
time. has returned 10 Springfield and ac-
cepted a position in X. {. Burnside's groce-
ry, on west High street.
Mr.. Frank Phillips, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
}. W. Phillips, left to-day for Cincinnati,
where he enters into the study OF law in
the office Of Mr.. Black. law-partner of Gov.
Foraker. Mr.. Phillips is a very bright
young man and will doubtless make q sic
cess Of his profession.
Mr.. I. j. Moran. the grocer on north
Spring street, is erecting tw0-story frame
building on the northwest corner Of Spring
and Columbia streets. WheI. the buildins
is finished Mr.. Moran will occupy il as a
grocery. Ii will be an important addition
tn that part of the city.
The saloons in the vicinity of the show
grounds were crowded last night after
the performance and the bar keepers
claimed that it WAS impossible for them to
clear their places in time to close al 10
O'Clock. Several police officers We're called
and compelled the crowds To- leave the
salo"nS.
Mr. VIM. x. Smith, superintendent nt the
water works. has just obtained possession
of valuable curiosity in the form OF very
antique engraving representing SCornwalis
and the other British generals surrendering
their swords TO Washington and his staff.
ltwas drawn by Jean Renault and has been
for four generations in the family of Mrs.
J. +. Buxton. by whom il was presented To
Nj. Smith, who was for years associated
with her late husband in business way.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

a story illustrative of this state a few
years back is told in connection with the
removal Of Judge w. o. Harris 10 this
city. When the judge left Virginia to
find location for the practice Of his pro
fession he located in Logan county A
few days after his arrival he was sitting
III his Office musing Ger a prospective fee,
when typical kentuckian hung on the
door knob and looked in.
Yer claims 10 he er lawyer, believe.'
That's my business" responded the
judge
Well" " Continued the fellow, "Tve got
a gal down here piece and she's iust
killed her old dad and she's sorter on
easy
The next day the judge moved to LOUIS
Post.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

This spring with your blood full of impuri
ties, your digestion impaired, your sppetir,
poor. kidneys and liver torpid, and Who'll,
system liable To be prostrated by disease
but get yourself into good condition, all,
ready for the changing and warmer weather
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t stand.
unequalled for purifying the blood. giving
an appetite, and for general spring
medicine
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Nat. WiStler, the boot and shoe maker
has purchased the business of II. Ehula, a;
81 east High street, and is now the only
tirSt-class custom house in the city. The
many customers of Nat. congratulate him
on the new move and will increase their al
ready liberal patronage Nat. is a splendid
workman and makes specially of fine
work in ladies'. children's and mems shoes.
1t is the only exclusively custom shop in
the city and satisfaction is now guaranteed.
Call on Maj. Wistler and leave your order
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
An Obliginx Guest,

A resident of the provinces had come
to spend a few days with some relatives
in Paris. Becoming infatuated with the
gay capital. he remained until patience
on the part of his hosts ceased TO he vir-
tue. Too polite TO openly demonstrate,
they threw ont hint: Don't you think,
my dear fellow" they said TO the bore,
''that your wife and children must miss
youzn No doubt. Thanks for the sug-
geStion I'll send for them French
,Ioke
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
Artificial Kubies.

Mr.. Frenzy has read paper AT the
French Academy of Science describing the
successful researches made by him, with
NJ. Nerneuils assistance, for obtaining
artificial rubies. BY letting alumina dis
solve IN huoride Of caicium he obtained
crystals of alumina--that is TO say. per
sect rubieS, defy the closest scrutiny
and even higher in value than natural
stones. They can Ue made Of large size.
New York sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

1t is reported that famine threatens
northern Russia. but il is a certainty that
millions of colds will be bothering American
people this spring. Against famine there
is no protection. but for every cold there is
a bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

n CME Paper willopen their retail n,. w.
- and cigar department today. As they
have the most central location in the city. g..
their place cannot hut be popular-at No. :
west Main, opposite Blacks opera house.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
GOSSAMER POWDER.

The price Of the powder is 2lc. and the box
will be gwen away with IL without extra
charge. The Gossamer Powder is in flesh and
white colors, and has a large sale and IS one of
the best powders made.
Do not delay To get a soc DuG box and 2bc
box Of powder. all for &c. Apply To
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

"A Transcription of Bonnie Doon.'"
said Mary. reading from the title of her
latest piece of music. What is a tran
scription, papa "A transcription, my
dear" replied papa, lis composition in
which the tune is lost in the process of
spelling the music"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
A Chinese An~sfhetir.

The Chinese are said 10 manufacture an
BuRsthetic not unlike cocaine in its action,
and claim that the anEsthetir properly is
the juice Of the eye of the fros.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
GAS AT LAST!

For some time past several of our mon
led men have been quietly investigating
the subject of gas, both for illuminate ne
and heating purposes. This investigation
has been conducted with the greatest care
and secrecy. and now, a. result OF pluck
and enterprise, We have the pleasure Of in
forming the public that the citizens OF
Springfield have at last secured that highly
priced and much talked OF article. iIlumi-
mating gas, in most decidedly paying puan-
titles.
The prospect is certainly an encouraging
one-fur the propriet0rS and as far AS the
pay ing qualities at the investment are con
cerned: hundreds of our citizens will unan-
imousiy agree with Us that from an outside
point Of view il must be perfect bonanza
Their plant is located near Buck Greek,
and is at present about a square this side of
the Market street bridge. on the west side
of the street.
Now. while We personally have not been
successful in striking gas. Vet We certainly
have struck the lead in - Trowserings and
in our nObby line of Scotch suitiugS for
S22.50. Call and convince yourself at
y. w. PHILLIPS.
50 East Main street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
FOR RENT,

I'OR RENT-2 good rooms. suitable for of1ces,
L over A and 2s east Main street. also one
large room over q east Main street, suitable
for hall or light manufacturing purposes.
Call on or address John II. Wilson. D and ~
east Main street, SprinRheld o. l0I
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY To L0AN-In sums OF $500 tc s7.0r,
VI on three to five years time. on first mort
gage or approved commercial paper. George
II. Coles. room No. !. Lagonda bank building
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

At the Hubert sale on east High stree,
Tuesday, the 10th Of May, at ! o'clock
y. III. FOLEY X HAYwAEp.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Bees We're introduced into Boston in
1870 and have since spread over the
American continent
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

BLACk'S-.lames f.. Murdoch, eiocutian
and ShakeSpearean reading. Thursday
evening, May ;.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
EnR SALE OE TRAD

NOR SALE OR TRADE-I have 40 acres %
L good land in Reynolds county. Missouri
good timber Of oak. ash, pine And sugar un
improved; which will trade for city proper
". lots OF land close 60 city. Room No. l. La
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

DE. I. +. Bliss, eye and ear surgeon, 2s
west Main street. Eyes fitted with glasses.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Go 10 5. NJ. Miller to have wringers re-
paired, l64 West Main street.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

On east High street will take place on the
10th. at O'Clock p. IN.
FOLEY Il HAYwAHD.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Mems seamless congress shoes only $3.50
at Rouse N PaiS0n>'s.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

In the city than the Hubert lots They lay
on Mound and Charles streets. between
High and Harrison.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Elegant full French heel, kid button shoes
for ladies, only So, al Rouse & ParSons's.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
Enameled Puff Boxes.

To be given away. These h5Ncs are in two
colors, pink and blue. ani are very sttrartiyr,
and were made in Europe one box will hr
given 10 each purchaser Of one box of his celc
/
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Nowadays frequent and painful dis
ease. rheumatism. can he permanently cured
by Salvation Oil. All druggists keep it.
Price, - cents.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
rW enty-Two -. Them

Working shoes for men. only soc per pair
at Rouse II PaISOnSS.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
4 Tender skin

lSgreatly injured by cheap adulteratrd toilet
soaps. Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet; the
pureSt and best.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

The following Is the programme tn bc
rendered by Mr.. James +. Murdoch. the
distinguished reader ani elocutiOnist. al
Black, Op -ra House. Thursday evening.
May ). Mr.. Murdoch will, from present
indications, be- greeted by large and cul-
iured audi- nee:
Pauls Defense Before Agsrippa -...-........
-. .....--. Acts. nth Chapter
Drifting; a Poets kevrrir ....-...-.. T. B Read
scenes from HaInet-ln NOlIloquy and Dia-
logue, Including the Celebrated Closet
Hcenr.--...- .....--.--...- .-......--> shakespeare
The Courtin ...... .........ianrs Russell Lowell
The Patriot Pars"H OF the Rising Of I1-6....
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -. IT b. Read
How They rought the Good News from
Eh-nt 10 Ak. .-..--.-..... R"ot. Browning
The Wrong Room Charles Dickens
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

Tw"nty-t lots will h- >Oid Al auction
Tuesday, the 10th, 1T O'Clock y. IN.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
Offer Extraordinary

Henry Ietlow, of Philadelphia. the manufac-
furer NJ his famous complexion powders, has
Just sent me "A dozen of
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03
CASPER'S Drug Store,
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Yishsr's Block. Main street, I'd Door w est
of Limestone. Spring field.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

TOR SALE OR TRADE-Forty acres of first
[ class land close to Birmi ngham, Ala, will
sell cheap or trade FOR good Springfield, Ohio,
property: 80 acres close 10 Sedaiia, No: .
acres close 10 Washington, {. H., Ohio; ~
acres close 10 Springfield. Ohio; 100 acres close
to Springfield. Ohio. All kinds Of property for
sale and trade John II. Johnson. corner
Market and Hi yh streets, city. 76bs
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-03

DOR SALE-Residence. of twelve or thirteen
L rooms; centrally located, in An excellent
kelly's Arcade. Address. House for Sale.
Lock box A., CITY q5tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-09
Wrecked by Ice and High Water.
SEVERAL BUILDINGS DESTROYED YESTERDAY A

AURORA, Ill.
AURORA. ILL.,, Feb 9.-The rain for the past
forty y-eght hours raised the water SO much in the
Fox river that yesterday IL higher than IL had
been before for over twenty years. The Ice in the
river, which was upward OF twenty inches thick
and not at all brittle. began 10 move about noon.
The first thing 10 give way was the city mills. at
the east end or the dam I'm the east channel OF the
river, the damage amounting to $1,000 on the
mill and several Thousand dollars on the stock.
A few hours afterward the water again began 10
rise when several other buildings along the river
bank were swept away. The approach 10 the
North Avenue wagon bridge was also carried
away, as was the bridge at North Aurora The
Easements OF all the store buildings on the island
ana most OF those on the east bank OF the river
were hooded several feet The hood has now To
ce1ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-09

mittee composed of members representtnO differ.
enC phases OF the question, with view OF coming
Whlch rs very long, closes follows: "In accord
ance with your fourth suggestion, that In case no
oIaer airangement Is arrived at upon reasonable
notlce motion be made to go into committee Of
tne Whole on bill g. 7O2, introduced by Mr. Randall
az the last session OF Congress, we have to say
is proposed to make such motion. SO that IL may
De generally known. We cannot however close
tnls communication without expressing again the
Pontlcai friends can generally support, is not yet
Capitol Topics.
COMPILATIONS By THE SENATE.
Tne senate has confirmed the nominations OF
Louis 4. Church for governor Of Dakota: Gustavus
Van Hoorebeke, o. S. attorney for the southern
district OF Illinois, and VIM. A. Walker for the
eastern district OF Wisconsin; W. H. ID. Cochrane,
pension agent at Concord, n. H.; also, number OF
Indian agents and pOstmasters.
CHINESE BILLS PASSED.
The House passed yesterday afternoon bill ap-
ofthe Chinese empire for losses sustained from q
mob in wyoming Territory in 1885. Also, Senate
Dill prOMD1t1ng the importation OF opium into the
China.
THE CONTRACTS FOR PAPER AWARDED.
the joint committee on printing awarded the
contracts for supplying the Government Printing
once with paper for the ensuing year this MORN
ing. Among the successful bidders are f. w.
Mcdowell w. n. Sfngeriy and Alexander Balfour,
OF Philadelphia; the Wauregan Paper Company at
holyoke, Mass; Conroy Brothers, New York;
Mount Holly Paper Company, Pennsylvania; Buck
ley, Reagan & Co., and A. G. Elliott Co.. Phila-
delph1a, Pa
John Pope Hodnett had a hearing to-day before
tne senate committee on claims on the bill pro-
V1dlng pay for him counsel for fifteen years for
the laborers OF the District
DR.. George Gross does not offer to sell prop
the government for a botanic hospital and free
school for the medical education OF women but
TO donate it, the condition that he be the prin-
cipal OF the institution for five years etc
The Senate committee on commerce is holding
daily meetings TO consider the river and harbor
bill and hopes to report TO the Senate early next
week.